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11 April 2026 04:00 AM 12 April 2026 03:45 AM
Model Contest, Raffle, Vendors and more... Come to The Villages for a great event. Admission is $5, Registration is TBD but will include Admission. Special Awards. This year we will be at a new venue!
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11 April 2026 01:00 PM 08:00 PM
Come and enjoy our 2nd Model Expo event!
We will be hosting the 2026 Event at a different larger facilty.
Model Contest/Show, Vendor tables, Raffles and more...
Show times are 9am - 4pm
Vendors check-in begins at 7am
Registration is from 9am- Noon
Awards Show at 3:30pm
Come check it out April 11th 2026
Scale Model Expo of The Villages
1545 North Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
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11 April 2026 01:00 PM 09:00 PM
IPMS/Champlain Valey is partnering with Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers to once again present our annual show and contest.
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11 April 2026 02:00 PM
Saturday April 11, 2026.
build a model! bring it! have fun!
ENTRY FEES: $10.00 FOR YOUR 1ST MODEL, $1.00 PER ADDITIONAL MODEL. $2.00 IPMS DISCOUNT. JUNIORS (17 & UNDER) $5.00 UNLIMITED MODELS. FREE GENERAL ADMISSION
VENUE: THE ANNISTON CITY MEETING CENTER 1615 NOBLE ST ANNISTON, AL 36201
DIRECTIONS: THE ANNISTON MEETING CENTER IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK OFF QUINTARD AVE. (US HWY 21) BETWEEN WILMER AVE & NOBLE STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HOTEL FINIAL. TRAVELING SOUTH, TURN RIGHT ONTO 17TH ST.
VENDORS TABLES:
$20.00 EACH. RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $20 FOR THE FIRST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE.
VENDOR CONTACT:
TREY RUSH at: PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: (205) 478-4091
CONTEST CONTACTS:
JOEY RICHARDSON & WILL NICHOLS at:PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM
PHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WILL (205)616-5499
JOHN CORNETT at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM
PHONE (205) 283-5881
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Vendor setup starts at 7am.
Doors open to the public and registration begins at 9am.
Noon: Registration closes, raffle begins Judges meeting. Judging begins promptly upon its conclusion.
The contest area is closed during judging.
3pm judging closed, awardsplaced, and contest area reopened. Special awards ceremony to follow.
SPECIAL AWARDS:
BEST DOUGLAS AVIATION SUBJECT: ANY DOUGLAS DESIGNED AIRCRAFT PRODUCED BETWEEN 1921 AND 1967. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY AIRCRAFT FROM MCDONNEL-DOUGLAS, ETC. SEE LIST ON OUR WEBSIGHT FOR ELLIGIBLE AIRCRAFT.
BEST F-4 PHANTOM AWARD!
10OTH ANNIVERSARY OF ROUTE 66 BEST HOTROD (1948 & EARLIER)
BEST AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, AUTOMOTIVE, SCIFI, MISCELLANEOUS, JUNIOR, AND THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWARD.
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11 April 2026 02:00 PM 10:00 PM
Regional Model Contest
This is a traditional IPMS model contest
The contest starts at 9:00 am and ends aprox 4:00 to 4:30
IPMS judging rules with modified sweeps. A modeler can win no more than 2 places in any single category unless they are the only entrant.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.
Discounts available for IPMS members with a membership card.
Vendor tables are available for $25.
The theme is red white and blue. Its the 250 year anniversary of our nation, any model in those colors or featuriing them in markings are eligible.
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11 April 2026 04:00 PM 11:00 PM
Highlights of our Expo will be:
Exhibition-Style Display
Models are displayed by modeler, not by category--similar to an art exhibition. Each participant's work is grouped together with a name plaque and badges, emphasizing the modeler and encouraging conversation, interaction, and community building.
Juried Exhibition (Open System)
A pre-qualified team of experienced jurors evaluates models utilizing an Open/Gold-Silver-Bronze system. Models are judged on their own merit against a standard of excellence--not against other competitors. Jurors will be available after evaluations to provide respectful feedback and critiques upon request.
Seminars and Presentations (Free with Admission)
Presentationsby accomplished modelers covering:
--Figure painting
--Diorama design
--Scratch-building techniques
Plus a historical presentatiuon by an author/historian on P-40 aces.
Silent Auction (Charity Benefit)
Asilent auction featuring quality modeling items, wiith all proceeds benefitting the Redwood Empire Foster Parents Association.
Raffle & Grand Prizes
--Two raffle tiers with multiple prize drawings
--Separate drawing for multiple Grand Prizes
Vendors
A decicated vendor room offering kits, tools, and supplies--many at show-special pricing.
Special Awards
--People's Choice Award (voted by participants)
--Additional juror-selected special awards recognizing outstanding work
Admission
$20 entry fee -- unlimited models
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